Jaguar:Video Output Notes: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 20:07, 4 September 2023

The Atari Jaguar outputs RF, composite, S-Video, and RGB natively.

To use RGB, only an RGB cable is needed. You can make one yourself, but some sellers are listed below.

The cable plug uses a 24-pin dual-edge connector (.100 DIP).

When making an RGB cable:

Wire RGB to pins 4B, 7A, 5A (respectively).
Wire RGB ground to pin 10B.
Wire CSYNC to pin 5B with a 680 ohm, 1/4 watt resistor and a 220uF/16v capacitor in series.
Make sure to not share video ground with audio ground. Audio ground will be tied to pin 2A.

Here's a diagram from Atarimax.com:

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-=== RGB ===
+The Atari Jaguar outputs RF, composite, S-Video, and RGB natively.
-The Atari Jaguar will output RGB natively and only an RGB cable is needed. You can make one yourself, but some sellers are listed below.
-====Sellers====
+== RGB ==
-* [https://www.retrogamingcables.co.uk/atari-jaguar?tracking=5543fb4c077bb Atari Jaguar RGB SCART cable (UK Seller)]
+To use RGB, only an RGB cable is needed. You can make one yourself, but some sellers are listed below.
+===Sellers===
 * [https://retro-access.com/collections/atari-jaguar-cables/products/atari-jaguar-rgb-scart-cable-with-dedicated-connector-hood?aff=3 Atari Jaguar RGB SCART cable (US Seller)]
+== Video Port Pinout ==
+The cable plug uses a [http://www.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?WT.z_header=search_go&lang=en&keywords=S3304-ND&x=0&y=0&cur=USD 24-pin dual-edge connector] (.100 DIP).
+When making an RGB cable:
+* Wire RGB to pins 4B, 7A, 5A (respectively).
+* Wire RGB ground to pin 10B.
+* Wire CSYNC to pin 5B with a 680 ohm, 1/4 watt resistor and a 220uF/16v capacitor in series.
+* Make sure to not share video ground with audio ground. Audio ground will be tied to pin 2A.
+Here's a diagram from [http://www.atarimax.com/freenet/freenet_material/9.JaguarSupportArea/3.ReferenceDesk/31FrequentlyAskedQuestions.php Atarimax.com]:
+[[File:JaguarAVPinout.jpg]]